Supply chain isn’t a cost centre, it’s a growth engine: Stellantis’ Ashwani Muppasani By treating logistics not as an after-thought but as a core business lever, Stellantis aims to turn one of the industry’s most complex regions into a competitive advantage. Automotive Logistics
Packaging is a priority for more efficient inbound parts transport at Nissan From increasing standard parts per rack to integrating packaging input in early product design, Nissan is rethinking how smarter packaging can reduce trailer use, optimise cost and improve environmental performance across its North American supply chain. Marcus Williams
US immigration raid Hyundai Metaplant battery site and arrest 475 workers US immigration authorities arrested 475 workers at Hyundai’s Metaplant in the US state of Georgia in a raid carried out on September 4. Marcus Williams Anushka Dixit
OEMs and suppliers call on EU for subsidies to support EV growth Associations representing European OEMs and suppliers including Mercedes-Benz and Schaeffler have called on the European Commission to provide subsidies, tax reductions and lower energy costs to increase consumer demand for EVs. Megan Kelly
VinFast secures funding for scaling operations Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has secured funding for its restructuring plan to scale operations for the next 12-18 months with the spin off and sale of its research and development assets to its founder. Megan Kelly
UK government adds Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall EVs to grant Models from Nissan, Renault and Vauxhall now qualify for the UK government’s Electric Car Grant scheme, allowing consumers to save £1,500 through the grant and helping boost EV sales. Megan Kelly
